International Pharmacy Bridging Program

A tuition based program that helps internationally trained pharmacists to
acquire a license to practice pharmacy in Alberta. Upon successful
completion of examinations requisite for licensure, our graduates are
fully prepared to launch active, successful and rewarding careers within
the Alberta pharmacy workforce and greater community.

The Edmonton and Calgary based International Pharmacy Bridging Program runs for 41 weeks. You will participate in seminars, workshops, and clinical role play scenarios that develop and challenge your professional knowledge and patient counseling skills. In addition you will gain valuable practical experience while taking part in approximately 500 hours of Alberta College of Pharmacists’ Structured Practical Training (SPT). The curriculum is based on competencies set out by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy Canada (AFPC)

The steps in our process

Acceptance in the program

Assessment of your skills and knowledge

Improved knowledge and skill in therapeutics, ethics and jurisprudence and communication

For Level I practicum there is PEBC and ACP Qualifying exam prep/mock tests

For Practicum Level II there is PEBC and ACP Qualifying exam prep/mock tests

And students take Qualifying tests and complete their LevelIII practicum to be licensed in Canada

What we do to help you

Broaden your pharmaceutical knowledge

Develop your professional competencies

Enhance your communication skills

Assist in assimilating into the Canadian pharmacy environment

Provide you with valuable Canadian work experience

Increase your CLB by at least one level, prepare you for the challenging PEBC Qualifying Examination Part 11

Ensure you remain up to date with current trends and best practices

Provide valuable exposure to the greater Alberta pharmacy community

Help studying for professional licensure examinations

Help navigating the official process for licensure recognition

Career coaching

Study Groups

Occupation specific support, seminars and referrals

To get started

To apply you must meet the following:

Must hold landed immigrant status / permanent residence

Must have a Pharmacy Degree from a university recognized by the PEBC

Must have successfully completed the PEBC’S evaluating examination

Must have an overall Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 7 or ACP recognized language proficiency test

Funding may be available to qualified applicants

Please note that the application deadline for September Start Date is September 9, 2016

A tuition based program that helps internationally trained pharmacists to acquire a license to practice pharmacy in Alberta. Upon successful completion of examinations requisite for licensure, our graduates are fully prepared to launch active careers...

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